Top 5 Things To Do In Scotland

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Fingal's Cave- This sea cave formed of hexagonally jointed basalt columns, similar to those that make up the Giant's Causeway in Ireland, is on the uninhabited isle of Staffa, reached by small vessel from Mull off the west coast of Scotland. It's said that Felix Mendelssohn, the Romantic composer, wrote a composition after his visit to the cave in 1829, such was the inspiration he found in the eerie echoes in the cave's belly.

Pink Sand Beaches- The white sands of the west coast are renowned, but Lunan Bay is a lesser-known spot on the Angus coastline, in the east of the country, which has pink sandstone hues. The two-mile stretch is overlooked by Red Castle, a crumbling 12th-century fortress.

Take The Jacobite Steam Train- A glorious six-hour return journey starts at the foot of Ben Nevis in Fort William (sit on the left-hand side of the train for the best views). You will then cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct (featured in the Harry Potter films) and pass the silver sands of Morar before arriving in the fishing port of Mallaig – just over the sea from Skye. Running until October 24 this year. Adult return £34, children £19.

See The Coffins Found In Central Edinburgh- The National Museum of Scotland, in Chambers Street, Edinburgh is home to art and design memorabilia, a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, and coffins found on Arthur's Seat. Exhibitions on this year include "Ming: The Golden Empire", until October 19, and the museum is due to open 10 new galleries in 2016 following an injection of Lottery funding. Open daily 10am-5pm.

Stay In A Castle- Glengorm Castle, on Mull, occupies a glorious position surrounded by ruined stone circles, cobalt blue sea, and white sandy beaches against the dramatic black rock on Mull's north coast. Fiona Duncan, Telegraph Travel's hotel expert, was highly complimentary about the service: "Warmly welcoming Pam, who is owner Tom Nelson’s assistant, and whose husband is the farm manager, is likely to take your booking and greet you when you arrive; a niece, local resident or family friend might serve your breakfast, smartly dressed in navy blue. In between, you make yourself completely at home."

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[Amelie Barrett]

tourist attractions of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland
Scott Monument
Glasgow Cathedral
Edinburgh Castle
Calton Hill